A cocktail pool is the perfect solution, offering a mini oasis that fits seamlessly into most urban spaces. However, they are also great options forlarger yardsas they offer more space for other amenities. Plus, there are so many design optionswhether you want seating,heating,lighting, or more. Linda Raymond/ Getty Images Interested in one of your own? Heres everything you gotta know about cocktail poolsfrom cost to sizing to best features, and more....

This is also an important plant being studied for its influence on the health of ecosystems. Cowslip’s flowers are lemon yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. Each flower is surrounded by a long green tube-shaped casing called a calyx. sandra standbridge / Getty Images The flowers form in nodding clusters all facing one side of the stem. It can be grown in full sun in northern climates provided it receives enough water....

Dormers are often used inattic conversionsto add a window for light and cross-ventilation. However, these windows also have a few drawbacks. Dormers enhanceVictorianscrollwork, pediments, and window symmetry in homes with similar detailing. U. J. Alexander / Getty Images Gable dormers were very popular in theCape Cod-stylehome designs of America’s midcentury building boom. Simple dormers were added to the home’sgable roofto add light, air, space, and symmetry. They are common in Craftsman-style homes and bungalows....

But sometimes with fertilizers, less is more, especially for houseplants. Indoor gardens live in pots and rely onsupplemental feedingfor nutrients. What Is Fertilizer Burn? Iryna Imago / Getty Images Fertilizer burn triggers when a plant is fed too much or too often. Fertilizers contain salts that build up and remain in soil after roots soak up nutrients, eventually causing damage. Mosthouseplant fertilizersare water soluble and either rapid or slow release....

What Is Gunite? iStock / Getty Images How Is a Gunite Pool Installed? Installing a gunite pool starts with excavation. Bob Steiner / Getty Images The next step involves creating the structure of the gunite pool. The gunite is strengthened by the rebar that makes up its structure. Once the rebar installation is complete, the pool is ready for the gunite. iStock / Getty Images As it comes out, water is added and then shot onto the reinforcing bars....

Growing fruits and vegetables off-season in a heatedgreenhouseis a standard practice among commercial growers with varying degrees of success. Hothouse tomatoes, despite dozens of trials and tests, continue to fall short of garden-grown flavor and texture. Early salad slicers are sold off-season as “vine-ripened” or “on the vine.” The Spruce / Jayme Burrows Evenheirloom types, known for their consistent superior flavor, are on the grow list for the hothouse environment....

They are a great option for homes in areas threatened by severe storms. Learn more about whether hurricane-proof windows are right for your home. What Are Hurricane Windows? imagedepotpro / Getty Images When the glass breaks, the plastic will hold the pieces together. When it is broken, it splinters into tiny pieces instead of large, damaging sharp shards. PVB or EVA does a very good job of absorbing impact when struck....

In many ways, it grew in response to the popular minimalist trend in the 1990s and early 2000s. Here’s what you should probably know to get the modern farmhouse look. What Is Modern Farmhouse Style? The Spruce / Marty Baldwin This classic-meets-current style evokes feelings of warmth. It’s classic without being fussy and makes elevated designs comfortable. It adds more contemporary touches, such as a neutral color palette and smooth lines....

Many species develop an expected split in their leaves or “fenestration,” but not all do. What Is Fenestration? Fenestration is the Latin word for window." Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images In botany, it refers to natural holes or splits in the leaves of certain plants. Age Monstera develop fenestrated leaves as they mature. Young monsteraplants naturally have small, solid, heart-shaped leaves that increase in size as the plant grows. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images...

allou / Getty Images MostJapanese maplesare easy to grow once they become established and are trained to grow properly. One of the best ways to keep a Japanese maple healthy is throughpruning. Why Prune Japanese Maples Japanesemaplesshould be pruned for health and aesthetics (i.e., its shape). allou / Getty Images Remove any dead, dying or broken branches, then prune for aesthetics with what’s left. Prune it to establish its shape or to maintain a shape....

All heirloom plants are open-pollinated and produce seeds suited to saving. The seed will produce a plant similar to the parent. Heirloom seeds are often associated with a specific geographic region where they perform especially well. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald The seeds are saved to produce plants with superior flavor, appearance, or overall performance. Open-pollinated heirloom seeds produce plants that are similar to each other but not as uniform as hybrids....

These wasps paralyze the spiders to feed them to their young. What Is a Tarantula Hawk? Tarantula hawk wasps are large black desert wasps native to many countries, including the southern United States. The Spruce / Alex Dos Diaz This species is solitary and preys on spiders like tarantulas. This wasp is not hostile toward humans and not poisonous, but it is venomous. Are Tarantula Hawks Dangerous? Eric Lowenbach / Getty Images...

Prevent Allergic Reactions From Chemicals and Irritants The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Most of us love new clothes. They are “perfect.” The colors are bright, the lines are crisp, and the embellishments are pristine. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida It’s essential to wash new clothes to cleanse them of any germs that could be present. It’s also important to rid the materials of any harsh chemicals that could irritate the skin....